Living in Marathon City, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marathon City · Census data 2020–2024
Marathon City has 1,422 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $89,519 (16% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $198,200, the median rent is $853/month.
Marathon City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marathon City at a glance
- Population
- 1,422
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $89,519State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $198,200State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $853/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Marathon City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marathon City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marathon City the median home value is $198,200, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,345 a month in housing costs.
Marathon City median household income
The median household income in Marathon City is $89,519 and the income per person is $46,600. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Marathon City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 584
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.43
Marathon City demographics
- Population
- 1,422
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 584
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marathon City ›
Education in Marathon City
29% of adults 25 and older in Marathon City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marathon City
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Marathon City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon City | 1,422 | $89,519 | $198,200 | $853 |
| Edgar | 1,409 | $63,482 | $180,200 | $813 |
| Rib Mountain | 7,289 | $94,294 | $255,900 | $1,290 |
| Wausau | 39,996 | $64,389 | $167,900 | $1,010 |
| Schofield | 2,120 | $65,583 | $154,000 | $926 |
| Maine | 2,602 | $110,721 | $277,500 | $962 |
| Rothschild | 5,600 | $88,261 | $203,600 | $970 |
| Athens | 1,055 | $52,750 | $189,700 | $681 |
| Mosinee | 4,498 | $73,479 | $156,100 | $1,091 |
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Marathon City ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Marathon City: FAQ
What is the median household income in Marathon City, WI?
The median household income in Marathon City is $89,519, 16% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marathon City?
The median home value in Marathon City is $198,200, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Marathon City?
The median gross rent in Marathon City is $853 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Marathon City, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
What is the median age in Marathon City?
The median age in Marathon City is 43.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Marathon City?
The average commute to work in Marathon City is 17 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marathon City?
The unemployment rate in Marathon City is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marathon City?
29% of adults in Marathon City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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